C44.501: Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of breast

C44.501, unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of breast, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 10 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 76 HCPCS Level II codes, including Q2028 (Injection, sculptra, 0.5 mg), G0429 (Dermal filler injection(s) for the treatment of facial…), Q2026 (Injection, radiesse, 0.1 ml). 4 of these codes have a 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule amount; E0783 pays $9,917.33 to $11,667.45 (NU) depending on the state. The articles come from 4 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.

HCPCS Level II codes with C44.501 as a covered diagnosis

CodeDescriptionMedicare coverageDMEPOS fee 2026 (state range)Articles listing it
Q2028Injection, sculptra, 0.5 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
G0429Dermal filler injection(s) for the treatment of facial lipodystrophy syndrome (lds) (e.g., as a result of highly active antiretroviral therapy)Carrier judgment—2
Q2026Injection, radiesse, 0.1 mlSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
Q0512Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day periodSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
Q0511Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day periodSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
J9267Injection, paclitaxel, 1 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J9264Injection, paclitaxel protein-bound particles, 1 mgCarrier judgment—1
J0461Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J0153Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds)Special coverage instructions apply—1
J1250Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J0280Injection, aminophyllin, up to 250 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J1245Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J8999Prescription drug, oral, chemotherapeutic, nosSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J8530Cyclophosphamide; oral, 25 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J8597Antiemetic drug, oral, not otherwise specifiedSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J8610Methotrexate; oral, 2.5 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J8498Antiemetic drug, rectal/suppository, not otherwise specifiedSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J0881Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use)Special coverage instructions apply—1
J0885Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 unitsSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
Q5106Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 unitsSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J0882Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (for esrd on dialysis)Special coverage instructions apply—1
Q5105Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for esrd on dialysis), 100 unitsSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J0890Injection, peginesatide, 0.1 mg (for esrd on dialysis)Carrier judgment—1
Q4081Injection, epoetin alfa, 100 units (for esrd on dialysis)Special coverage instructions apply—1
Q5110Injection, filgrastim-aafi, biosimilar, (nivestym), 1 microgramSpecial coverage instructions apply—1

51 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.

Medicare policy articles listing C44.501

A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.

Other C44 diagnoses (Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin)

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare cover C44.501 (Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of breast)?

Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 10 Medicare billing and coding articles list C44.501 as a covered diagnosis for 76 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.

Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 C44.501?

The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are Q2028 (Injection, sculptra, 0.5 mg, 2 articles); G0429 (Dermal filler injection(s) for the treatment of facial…, 2 articles); Q2026 (Injection, radiesse, 0.1 ml, 2 articles); Q0512 (Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic…, 2 articles); Q0511 (Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic…, 2 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.

What does Medicare pay for equipment billed with C44.501?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): E0783 $9,917.33 to $11,667.45 (NU); E0786 $10,969.75 to $11,380.88 (NU); E0782 $5,200.92 to $6,118.73 (NU); E0785 $572.38 to $673.39 (KF). Medicare pays 80% of the allowed amount after the Part B deductible.

Which Medicare policy articles list C44.501?

A59299 (Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery); A58774 (Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery); A52450 (Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®/Abraxane ™)), and 7 more articles.

What is ICD-10-CM code C44.501?

C44.501 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of breast, in category C44 (Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin), chapter 2: Neoplasms.

Next steps

Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.

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